this Training course begins with the essentials of workflow and Flash foundations (including Frames, Keyframes, creating shapes, blend modes) and then moves on to motion and effects, sound and video, and widgets and interactivity. Next comes the fun with creative projects such creating sweeping motion using custom easing, generating interactive navigation, creating slide shows, using masks, producing stunning effects with Flash 8ís new filters, adding looping music, and more. The DVD is packed with everything you need to work through the projects in the book and start creating your own Web sites and animations that wow
Chapter 1 - Mastering the Basics

Session 01 : SymbolsSee the difference between movie clips, graphics and button symbols.Session 02 : Frames and KeyframesThe difference between the two and when to use each, as well as quick ways of adding and deleting.Session 03 : Basic Motion TweenChange the position and rotation of an object on the stage.Session 04 : Basic Shape TweenLearn to make one shape morph into another.Session 05 : Symbols and InstancesThis session explains the difference between Symbols and Instances and shows how to label them.Session 06 : Nesting Movie ClipsMaking a rotating movie clip and placing it inside a moving clip on the timeline. This shows how to build complex animations.Session 07 : Flash DetectionDetect your visitors version of Flash and send them to a download if they donít have the required version.Session 08 : Animated FiltersChanging the way filters move over time, creating a realistic shadow under a helicopter as it takes off.Session 09 : Flash on CD and DVDCreating multimedia projects with Flash and controlling the screen viewing options.

Chapter 2 - Creating Imagery

Session 10 : Hi-Tech InterfaceAdd some depth to interfaces by using the vector drawing tools in Flash.Session 11 : 3D ButtonsCreate 3D buttons with gradients and learn how to set them up as basic button symbols.Session 12 : Thumbnails from ImagesCreate thumbnails filled with images for galleries, interfaces and buttons using some really great time-saving techniques.Session 13 : Scan Lines and PatternsMaking those trendy scanlines, diagonal lines and grids in Photoshop and Flash.Session 14 : Make a Web BannerUsing Flash to convert an animated GIF to a SWF in a Web banner.Session 15 : Bitmap CachingUsing a new feature in Flash to make complex vectors animate more smoothly.

Chapter 3 - Alive with Motion

Session 16 : Motion Blurred Slide-InThe trendy blurred object slides in and then becomes sharp, adds realism and fluidity to slides.Session 17 : Animated Page TransitionsMake things shimmer, wipe or fade in, rather than just appear.Session 18 : Shim of Light on a LogoAdd the moving gleam of light that makes a logo really pop.Session 19 : Shimmering MetalMoving highlights to simulate shimmering metal.Session 20 : Freehand WritingLooks like someone is really writing on the page.Session 21 : Motion on a PathMake an object animate along a path. We will make a fish move in an arc as it jumps out of the water.Session 22 : Unrolling a ScrollAn animated effect that looks like a scroll being unrolled.

Chapter 4 : Special Effects

Session 23 : Vector Hand Painted TechniqueTake a photo and turn it into vector art and learn how to fade it into a real photo.Session 24 : Morphing an Outline to an ImageThis effect can be found on many entertainment sites. An outline is drawn which then fades into a full image.Session 25 : Creating an Outline the Easy WayCreate an outline easily around a bitmap object.Session 26 : Optimizing Raster GraphicsMake your images load quickly and reduce the SWF file size substantially.Session 27 : Animated 3D in FlashLearn to import art from a 3D animation application into Flash.Session 28 : Smoke and SteamCreate an effect that mimics moving steam and smoke.Session 29 : ReflectionsSee how to add a reflection under your movie clips.

Session 05 : Advanced ButtonsNo one uses button symbols anymore. Learn why and create the smoothest buttons in town.Session 06 : ActionscriptLearn how to write and implement ActionScript (A basic overview of ActionScript).Session 07 : Custom Animated PreloaderSay goodbye to boring status bars. This session shows how to make really cool preloaders.Session 08 : Custom Graphic CursorReplace the userís cursor with something a lot cooler. See how to attach a movie clip to the mouse movement.Session 09 : Click and DragHow to make a movie clip that can be dragged.Session 10 : Photo Gallery with ThumbnailsClick on thumbnails to load images dynamically from the library. This is easier than you think and offers unmatched flexibility.

Chapter 3 : Navigating with Style

Session 11 : Entire Site in FlashBuild a timeline-based navigation system.Session 12 : Build a Graphical Shell to Load PagesLoading external assets (SWF and JPG). This is an essential skill to building an entire site in Flash.Session 13 : Bringing Things into FocusHave a few objects out of focus and as you rollover or click they come into focus.Session 14 : Slide-out MenuClick a tab and the menu slides out.Session 15 : Drop-down MenuLearn to build a popular drop-down menu for sub-navigation.Chapter 4 : Working with Video & Sound

Session 16 : Keying out VideoUsing Adobe After Effects to make the background transparent.Session 17 : FLV IntegrationHow to make an FLV from Quicktime, Final Cut or After Effects.Session 18 : Masked Video with Green ScreenAdd video with transparency to a Web page to interact with flash motion. Add video to a portion of a page with transparency, so that the other graphics are visible underneath.Session 19 : Silhouette EffectRecreate the effect that Apple used for the iPod commercials.Session 20 : Vector VideoMake video look like itís a hand-painted animation.Session 21 : Old Scratched Cinema EffectLike watching an old movie with all the scratches and dust.Session 22 : Skinning ComponentsChange the appearance of video components.Session 23 : Add Sound to a ButtonWhen you click it makes a noise.Session 24 : Looping Music with a Mute ButtonAdd looping music to your page that can be turned on and off by the users.

Chapter 5 : Widgets for Your Use

Session 25 : VariablesHow to use Variables as containers.Session 26 : Buttons that RememberAdding a visited state to buttons using variables.Session 27 : Photo Gallery using XMLConfigure a photo gallery that loads the images using XML.Session 28 : Scrolling Dynamic TextScrolling text that is loaded in from an external text file that is easy to update without opening Flash.Session 29 : MP3 Music PlayerA music player for Websites, that loads different songs and allows you to play or skip songs.Session 30 : Email FormA Form in Flash that invisibly sends an email in the background.

This site does not store any files on its server.We only index and link to content provided by other sites.
If you have any doubts about legality of content or you have another suspicions, feel free to Contact US.